August 16 @ Detroit

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Game Info

Date: Tuesday, August 16th, 2005

First Pitch: 7:05pm ET

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/det.gif Nate Robertson (5-10, 4.10)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif Jon Papelbon (0-0, 3.38)

 

The Red Sox are expected to call up Papelbon for a spot start after placing Wade Miller on the disabled list. Papelbon allowed four hits in 5 1/3 innings in his only previous big league start on July 31 against the Twins, but allowed three runs -- two earned -- mostly due to the five walks he allowed.

 

Robertson turned in his first quality start in nearly three weeks Wednesday at Toronto, which was good for, well, a no decision. That snapped a string of losses in three straight starts, but the lefty is still in search of his first win since July 20, when he found a way to beat the division-leading White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. His control has been good since that last win -- four walks issued over 24 1/3 innings -- but he's allowed at least eight hits in each start.

[yankeessuck013]

Red Sox try to rebound against Tigers

 

Boston (68-48) at Detroit (56-61), 7:05 p.m. ET

 

By*Ian Browne*/*MLB.com

 

Smarting from Monday night's late-game meltdown, the Red Sox look to get back on their feet when highly touted prospect Jon Papelbon makes Tuesday's start in place of injured right-hander Wade Miller.

 

The Red Sox held a 6-4 lead with one out in the ninth inning on Monday, only to see the Tigers come all the way back for a 7-6 victory against Curt Schilling.

 

The Red Sox have won 14 of their last 17 games and hold a 3 1/2-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East.

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: RHP Jon Papelbon

• 0-0, 3.38 ERA in 2005

• First appearance vs. DET in 2005

 

DET: LHP Nate Robertson

• 5-10, 4.10 ERA in 2005

• 0-0, 2.70 ERA vs. BOS in 2005

 

Player to watch

Designated hitter David Ortiz (101 RBIs) looks primed to go on one of those streaks during which he carries the Red Sox.

 

Quotable

"I don't feel tired. I don't feel like I've pitched too much or too little or anything. This is a result-oriented business. [Monday] was a horrible night." -- Schilling, after Monday's defeat

 

Quick hits

Third baseman Bill Mueller is quietly in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak. ... Alex Cora is hitting .313 with two homers and six RBIs in his last 12 games. ... The Red Sox are 30-30 on the road, compared to 38-18 at Fenway Park.

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Detroit weather: 3 pm observation at DTW: Few clouds at 7,000 feet, visibility 10 miles, temperature 84F, DP 60F, wind out of the southwest at 8 mph.

 

Forecast: There's a slight chance of showers this afternoon and early evening ahead of a weak cold front. It'll be in the low to mid-70's by game time. The wind is likely to come around from the north after frontal passage.

 

Right now the wind is southwest, which is is in from right, a north wind will blow out toward right.

[riverside sluggers]

ugh rain, go away!!

[soxie thefangirl]

Stupid rain. It better not rain.

[riverside sluggers]

batter vs pitcher matchups:

 

Jon Papelbon's first career start against Detroit Tigers, lets go Pap

 

Nate Robertson vs: (career against Boston in 2 games a 0-1 record with a 8.38 ERA)

Johnny Damon, 5 for 7 (.714 avg) Triple, 2 RBIs

Edgar Renterria, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) RBI, Walk

David Ortiz, 0 for 5, Walk, K

Manny Ramirez, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) RBI, K

Kevin Millar, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 11 (.091 avg) 2 Walks, K

Bill Mueller, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) RBI

Gabe Kapler, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) Double, RBI

Doug Mirabelli, 0 for 4, Walk

Kevin Youkilis, 3 for 5 (.600 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, K

[YanksHater213]

Haha, was 3 posts really necessary? (by yankeessuck013)

[yankeessuck013]

yes it is and if you have a problem you can take it up with me

 

After an extremely tough loss, and with the Yankees sending Johnson against the Devil Rays, this is a huge game tonight. I think that Papelbon will rise to the occasion. Ideally the offense will respond as well, allowing Curt to take the night off because they have a Jeremi Gonzalez-safe lead in the ninth. (I would say a Mike Remlinger-safe lead, but there's no such thing as a Mike Remlinger-safe lead).

 

As Dewey Evans said to Johnny Damon before Game 1 of the World Series: "Win it. Win it. Win it."

[yankeessuck013]

something new for tonights game, GAME NOTES!

 

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[yeszir]

Aren't those the things they hand out to the media prior to the game? That's damn cool man!

[riverside sluggers]

Yooooouk!!! Youkilis will get the start at 3rd base tonight

 

Tonight’s Sox lineup:

1. Johnny Damon, CF

2. Edgar Renteria, SS

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Jason Varitek, C

6. Kevin Millar, 1B

7. Tony Graffanino, 2B

8. Kevin Youkilis, 3B

9. Gabe Kapler, RF

[riverside sluggers]

damn Boston Herald stated once Olerud is activated tomorrow, it will be Youk rather than Petagine to get the boot back down to Pawtucket

[RedSoxRooter]

the Sox are 52-10 (.839) and had won their previous 15 in a row when scoring at least 6 runs

[riverside sluggers]

big and intriguing news... Nick Frede on NESN just stated what he said has been confirmed from the Red Sox, Papelbon could be kept on board to make possibly 1 or 2 more starts, taking over for wade miller

 

Chris Snow of Boston Globe: We can expect him to stay with the Red Sox for rest of the season, and 100% likely he will be starting his 3rd game Sunday against the Angels

[Sox Fan on Cape]

The Sox are going to kick ass. I don't want to hear any negativism from anyone. Positive, positive, positive vibes , man ( Kelly's Heroes- Donald Sutherland ).

[Sox Fan on Cape]

big and intriguing news... Nick Frede on NESN just stated what he said has been confirmed from the Red Sox, Papelbon could be kept on board to make possibly 1 or 2 more starts, taking over for wade miller

 

Chris Snow of Boston Globe: We can expect him to stay with the Red Sox for rest of the season, and 100% likely he will be starting his 3rd game Sunday against the Angels

That's good news !!

[yankeessuck013]

im with you there sox fan on cape, im sick and tired of the negativety

[riverside sluggers]

definitely agree, lets just focus on the game at the present time and then on--dont just call out the season

[Sox Fan on Cape]

I will not allow anything to interupt or jinx this game, I have feed the kids, wife, and the dog ( chocalate Lab ) did the dishes, and turned off the phones, and prayed the best I know how. We are going to win tonight.

[yankeessuck013]

game time

[RedSoxRooter]

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Let's get this game started!

[Sox Fan on Cape]

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Let's get this game started!

Good list gpt them all. Just need a Wookie and a stiff drink.

[riverside sluggers]

damn 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches, lets go Pap !!

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Pap please don't over throw.

[ORS]

Gas!! 1 K

[riverside sluggers]

2 Ks, i just saw him K dimitri young haha

[yankeessuck013]

back to back strike outs

[ORS]

Take a seat Young. Nice splitter from Paps. 2 K

[riverside sluggers]

alright pap, 1st inning had leadoff hit but got back to back Ks, then a fly ball to center field--16 pitches

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Pap learned to throw the split fingered from Schilling ?